Departmental Expenditure.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2009

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Questions (323)

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

349 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence the expenditure from his Department’s budget spent in preparing for industrial disputes in essential services; the nature of the preparations engaged in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9872/09]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea)

The level of support provided by the Defence Forces in relation to industrial disputes is demand-led and is provided on an "as available" basis having regard to both current and contingent Defence Forces operation commitments.

There is no specific funding allocated for this role.